Author Archives: stevesosland
Millenials Part Three – Discovering Meaning in Life and Work
Junior Military Officers come to my firm, Cameron-Brooks, to seek help in finding their next careers after transitioning from active service. They often tell me their goal is to find meaningful and worthwhile work. This search criterion has increased with the … Continue reading
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Millennials – The Search for Worthwhile Work
One of my favorite Buddhist quotes is, “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” I have found that the more willing I am to be a student the more teachers I will find. I wrote an earlier blog titled, “The … Continue reading
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The Emerging Millennial Generation
Joel Junker has written about the generational shift as our country transitions from the leadership of the Baby Boomer generation to the next generation. His writing is well-researched and based on dozens of conversations he has had with leaders of … Continue reading
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Winners and Losers
Sometimes reading a book allows the reader to avoid having to “touch the stove” to learn a lesson. Continue reading
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The Alchemist and the JMO
The Guiding Principles of Cameron-Brooks state that we believe in the hopes, dreams and goals of all we serve. Having finished reading The Alchemist this morning, I not only believe the book is closely linked to our Guiding Principles, but also see its value for all those who live their dreams by making major changes in their lives.
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Begin Reading Early in Your Career as a JMO
Our program is specifucally designed to teach principles and practices that are effective in both business and military organizations. Continue reading
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Why are you Leaving the Military?
Why are you leaving the military? This single question is typically the most frequently asked question of all junior military officers who choose to leave active duty and pursue a business career. Many JMOs will answer this question dozens of … Continue reading
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Preparation is key regardless of whether you use a JMO recruiter
I am always attracted to those officers who have already established their own self-development program. Continue reading
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Corporate Applications – Be Thorough and Accurate
I am excited when I see a thorough application and disappointed when I see an incomplete or inaccurate application. Here are some tips on filling out an application. Continue reading
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Spouses – Partners not Dependents at Cameron-Brooks
As I travel to military bases around the world recruiting for Cameron-Brooks, I am constantly impressed with the strength of the military spouses I meet. They are the bedrock of our military families and given the current operations tempo and … Continue reading
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